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Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

USA117th CongressS-2533| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2022
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act This bill addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provision of mammograms and breast cancer treatment. Among other requirements, the VA must submit a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans; implement a three-year pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in locations where access to breast imaging services at a VA facility is difficult or unfeasible; upgrade all mammography services at its facilities to use three-dimensional breast imaging; study the availability of access to testing for the breast cancer gene for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer, as recommended by the guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network; update guidelines to increase the use of molecular testing and genetic counseling for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer; study the accessibility of breast imaging services at VA facilities for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injury or disorder, or another disability; and update its policies and directives to ensure that it confirms the accessibility of a breast imaging site when referring a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder to a non-VA provider. The Inspector General of the VA must report to the VA and to Congress on mammography services furnished by the VA. In addition, the VA must enter into a partnership with at least one cancer center of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in each Veterans Integrated Service Network to expand access to high-quality cancer care for women veterans. In implementing such partnerships, the VA must ensure that veterans with breast cancer who reside in rural areas or states without a partner cancer center are able to receive care through telehealth. Finally, the VA must collaborate with the Department of Defense and report on all current research and health care collaborations between the departments on treating veterans and members of the Armed Forces with breast cancer.

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Timeline
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4794
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 10, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 10, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Mar 23, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
Mar 23, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
Mar 24, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 24, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 24, 2022
Held at the desk.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)
May 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)
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May 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-135.
  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4794
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 10, 2022
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • March 10, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.


  • March 23, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)


  • March 23, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)


  • March 24, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 24, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 24, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • May 18, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)


  • May 18, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.


  • May 18, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 19, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)


  • May 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)
    View Vote


  • May 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-135.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4794: Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act
CancerCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisGeneticsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority healthNeurological disordersRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

USA117th CongressS-2533| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2022
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act This bill addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provision of mammograms and breast cancer treatment. Among other requirements, the VA must submit a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans; implement a three-year pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in locations where access to breast imaging services at a VA facility is difficult or unfeasible; upgrade all mammography services at its facilities to use three-dimensional breast imaging; study the availability of access to testing for the breast cancer gene for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer, as recommended by the guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network; update guidelines to increase the use of molecular testing and genetic counseling for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer; study the accessibility of breast imaging services at VA facilities for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injury or disorder, or another disability; and update its policies and directives to ensure that it confirms the accessibility of a breast imaging site when referring a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder to a non-VA provider. The Inspector General of the VA must report to the VA and to Congress on mammography services furnished by the VA. In addition, the VA must enter into a partnership with at least one cancer center of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in each Veterans Integrated Service Network to expand access to high-quality cancer care for women veterans. In implementing such partnerships, the VA must ensure that veterans with breast cancer who reside in rural areas or states without a partner cancer center are able to receive care through telehealth. Finally, the VA must collaborate with the Department of Defense and report on all current research and health care collaborations between the departments on treating veterans and members of the Armed Forces with breast cancer.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4794
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 10, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 10, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Mar 23, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
Mar 23, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
Mar 24, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 24, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 24, 2022
Held at the desk.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)
May 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)
View Vote
May 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-135.
  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4794
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 20, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 10, 2022
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • March 10, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.


  • March 23, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)


  • March 23, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)


  • March 24, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 24, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 24, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • May 18, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)


  • May 18, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.


  • May 18, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 19, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)


  • May 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)
    View Vote


  • May 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-135.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4794: Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisGeneticsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority healthNeurological disordersRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical careWomen's health